INTERNATIONAL COURSE FOR MARITIME OSC (On Scene Co-ordinator)

About the course:

General
The Finnish Border and Coast Guard Academy is arranging international ON SCENE CO-ORDINATOR COURSE (OSC) course.

The duration of the course is five (5) days.

Based on the content of the IAMSAR Manual Vol. III, the OSC- course intended to provide an introduction to the organization of a Maritime Search and Rescue in general, and train the functions and tasks of the OSC in specific. Another focus during this course is to gather and share and at the same time develop practical methods to upgrade responsibilities when the participant has been ordered to act as an OSC.

For more information, ask The Coast Guard Training Unit: merivartioinninopetusyksikko@raja.fi

learning outcomes

Trainees completing the OSC- course will have an overview over all relevant functions within a SAR- mission.
After completion the course students will be able to understand and follow advises given by MRCC in conjunction with SAR missions properly, rendering assistance on board of any vessel or additionally requested to undertake the initial duties and responsibilities as OSC, as defined in IAMSAR, Vol. III.

target group

Recommended entry Standards

The OSC- course has been targeted for masters and navigational or deck officers at management level of sea-going vessels, either merchant or authority.

Requirements

Recommended entry Standards

The OSC- course has been targeted for masters and navigational or deck officers at management level of sea-going vessels, either merchant or authority.

Programme

For more information, ask The Coast Guard Training Unit: merivartioinninopetusyksikko@raja.fi